Golo Airsoft has a guide to customizing a RedWolf Nighthawk handgun, specifically detailing how to achieve a short stroke modification. He first addresses initial issues like rough texture and stiff slide movement, which required extensive modifications for improved functionality. Key steps include modifying the outer barrel and chamber for smoother movement and proper short stroking, along with tips for preventing breakage in fragile outer barrels common in Army-series handguns.
Classic Firearms pits several popular short-stroke piston-driven rifle systems against each other in a detailed comparison. Host Kyle from Take Aim and Training Range breaks down the mechanics of these systems, distinguishing them from direct impingement and long-stroke designs, and highlights their common feature of a captured buffer system for compact storage.
Bristol Based Airsoft provides a guide on installing their Short Stroke Kit into the G&G LevAR gas lever action rifle. This upgrade results in a softer, lighter lever pull. The kit addresses wear on printed parts and includes a mag release blanking plate. Additionally, the guide explores other potential upgrades, such as aftermarket levers from TWI or AW.
Waldo Customs got a quick tutorial for airsoft beginners showing how to short stroke an airsoft Glock pistol. Should be good for veterans to learn as well... "Short stroking an Airsoft Glock is not something we see often, so i set out to make a simple guide with."
A 10-second slow-mo footage by Gaosen Kinetics as he tests short strokes for the Hi-Capa Gas Blowback Pistol series... "I’m doing a bit of testing of short stroke setups for Hi-Capas, both because I want to be able to make good builds for customers and advise them on an optimal setup using existing parts on the market, and because I’m looking to develop a short stroke kit for hi capas with parts that are actually backed by thorough experimentation.